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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.18, 20,308.35 and 13,980.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.18, 20,308.35 and 13,980.46 is: 19,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.18 : 20,308.35 = 13,980.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.18/20,308.35 = 13,980.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.18x = 20,308.35 × 13,980.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.18x = 283,920,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,920,074.84/14,719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.12

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